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TIL that c800, the Muslim scientist al-Jahiz developed a theory of evolution involving natural selection and passing on of successful genes

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a8v9 TIL that the word “Emperor” in over 30 different languages all stem from Julius Caeser.
XElKQ TIL that ceviche fish (fish marinated in acidic juices) creates the same reaction as cooking the fish. By 'denaturing' the fish proteins (basically changing their structure) to firm up the flesh as if cooked. Then flavour to taste!
mx1BY TIL that Sweden contains 267,750 separate islands, the most for any country. Less than 1,000 are permanently inhabited.
rEXo TIL Malta holds the record for the longest sustained bombing attack at 154 consecutive days and nights during WWII. For their resilience, every citizen on the island was awarded Britain’s George Cross for bravery.
BdZD TIL A chemist at a bomb factory accidentally pricked himself with a needle containing plutonium. He survived, and had radioactive pee for the next few years.